Raichu #16/130
Pokemon card from Base Set 2 · released 2000-02-24
Raichu is a Rare Lightning-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 16/130 of the Base Set 2 set (released 2000-02-24), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$59.82 for the Holofoil finish, updated 2026-08-22.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | $59.82 | $27.00 | $33.65 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-08-22 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Base Set 2 |
| Number | 16/130 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Lightning |
| HP | 80 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Pikachu |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
Attacks & abilities
Agility20Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Raichu.
Thunder60Flip a coin. If tails, Raichu does 30 damage to itself.
Weakness: Fighting ×2 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Raichu printings
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All Raichu cards · Base Set 2 price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-08-22; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-08-22. Not official values.